Symbolism in Literature

What is symbolism in literature?

• Something that is used to represent an idea or quality.

• A picture that means exactly what it is.

• A symbol.

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What might a "storm" symbolize?

• A difficult time

• Thunder and lightning

• A party

• Cold weather

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Which of the following symbols might represent a fresh start?

• A dove

• A shovel

• Rainbow

• Gold

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Which of the following symbols might represent a broken relationship?

• A Siberian Tiger

• Shattered glass

• Fire

• Stars

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What might the rose in "Beauty and the Beast" represent?

• Hope

• Love

• The passing of time

• Intelligence

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What does the apple symbolize in the story of Snow White?

• Snow White's death and destruction

• Snow White's beauty and charm

• The Queen's intense jealousy

• Temptation

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Why do authors and story-tellers use symbols?

• To add interest to a literature

• They lighten the tone of literature

• to convey something that adds deeper meaning

• To confuse the reader

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Sunrise often symbolizes_______?

• Hopes and dreams

• A new beginning

• The end of time

• Death

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Colors are not usually used as symbols.

• True

• False

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Symbols can only have one meaning.

• True

• False

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